Kesh had taken one of the smaller recovery offices above the eastern locks. The room had been built for engineers rather than admirals, with two desks, a wall map of the second ring and a narrow window overlooking the pumps.
When Trafalgar arrived, Kesh was reading casualty reports with his coat folded over the back of his chair. He finished the page, placed it with the others and looked up.
"You asked for me."
"I did." Trafalgar placed a thin folder on the empty desk. "I think we've reached the point where speaking around this wastes both our time."
Kesh closed the report. "Then don't."
Trafalgar opened the folder and took out the first copy. He placed it where Kesh could read the name and date.
"Halvic Meer. Three days after Nyssara died, he left a sealed Meraval on a Tide vessel under your special authorisation."
"We've discussed that."
"We have. I'm not asking you to explain it again."
